Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hoague, 158th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, wipes down the landing gear of an F-16 to prevent corrosion on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The 158th Fighter Wing of Vermont is currently deployed to Kadena as part of a Pacific Command Theater Security Package to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Breeze, 158th Fighter Wing fighter F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, lowers his visor before take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. Kadena presents the Vermont Air National Guardsmen unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training across diverse environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 158th Fighter Wing monitors the systems of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a safety inspection. Aircraft maintainers follow every established procedure to ensure that their aircraft is prepared for flight and will not affect the safety of the local community. The Vermont Air National Guard, also known as the Green Mountain Boys, are currently deployed to Kadena to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

Guardsmen from the 158th Fighter Wing Air National Guard check the flight systems of an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The Vermont Air National Guard, also known as the Green Mountain Boys,are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base, are currently deployed to Kadena to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Banneau, 158th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, fills out a checklist in the shade of an F-16 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The 158th Fighter Wing of Vermont is currently deployed to Kadena as part of a Pacific Command Theater Security Package to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

Published July 21, 2015
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hoague, 158th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, wipes down the landing gear of an F-16 to prevent corrosion on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The 158th Fighter Wing of Vermont is currently deployed to Kadena as part of a Pacific Command Theater Security Package to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)